Summary

  • BBC Cumbria Live updates resume at 08:00 on Wednesday

Live Reporting

  1. Weather: Yellow warning for rain

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  2. Morning headlines: 1,500 still without power and hospital running on generator

    Lloyd Watson
    BBC Local Live

    Here are the latest headlines:

    • About 1,500 are still without power this morning, the majority of them in Carlisle
    • The Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle is still running on a generator, and non-emergency procedures are cancelled at both the Infirmary and the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven
    • At least 27 roads are closed in Cumbriaincluding a section of the A69, many more are only passable with care, and more than 100 bridges need immediate inspection
    • A fund set up to raise money for those who've been affected by the flooding has now reached more than £374,000

  3. Weather: Generally dry but some heavy showers later

    Owain Wyn Evans
    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    It will be generally dry, with some good spells of sunshine.

    However some heavy showers are likely to develop at times.

    It will also be rather windy, with gales likely in coastal parts such as the area around Barrow-in-Furness, and over exposed hills. Maximum temperature: 11C (52F).

    Weather forecast

  4. Coverage of the floods and clear-up in Cumbria

    Lloyd Watson
    BBC Local Live

    Good morning. We'll be bringing you updates on the latest situation in Cumbria after Storm Desmond caused damage to the region.

    If you want to get in touch email us or tweet us @BBC_Cumbria or contact us via Facebook.

    Floods in Cumbria

    If you missed BBC Look North's special programme from Cumbria last night you can watch it here.